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Town of Colmar, also known as Belle's Village, with half timbered houses and canal in Colmar, France

Solo cruises to France

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A river cruise down the waterways of France is the perfect way to experience the most visited country in the world.

Highlights of a solo river cruise

  • Direct flights from a choice of UK airports with no regional supplements and transfers
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Accommodation on board a boutique ship
  • Luxury double cabin all to yourself, with window or French balcony
  • Meet & greet at your UK departure point
  • Welcome dinner and drinks to get to know your fellow travellers
  • Expert Tour Manager that specialises in solo travel, looking after you throughout
  • Return Eurostar & transfers

Travel solo, yet never alone

The Riviera holiday begins from your departure point

The Tour Manager will meet you at the airport (or Eurostar station), check in and travel there with you. Where this isn’t possible, a Riviera team member will greet you at the airport, help you check in and introduce you to other members in the group.

Less is more with small group sizes

The maximum group size of our solo tours is just 25 people. This gives a more intimate and personalised experience. For ocean and river cruising, it depends on your ship size. Our yacht cruises having a maximum of just 19 cabins, so just 19 guests!

Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout

Our Riviera Tour Managers specialise in solo travel. They’ll ensure you feel safe and welcome, making your trip one to remember (you should learn lots from them too)!

Break the ice at the welcome dinner

To get to know your fellow travellers, you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner and drink at the beginning of your holiday. It’s the perfect start to the holiday. Your wonderful Tour Manager will ensure you never dine alone (unless you choose to).​

Unbeatable solo pricing

Our solo pricing has no costly surprises – enjoy unbeatable value which includes everything you’d expect. But you’ll also benefit from our solo-only perks...

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24/7 access to UK based team

We’re on hand before and during your holiday. If anything were to go awry during your travels, you can call our emergency number at any point.

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Price promise

Book early confident in the knowledge it will be our lowest price. In the very rare event we do reduce the price after you've booked, we'll automatically send you a Future Travel Voucher for the difference in value, plus an extra 25%

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Happiness guaranteed

You’re always protected by our Happiness Guarantee; if you’re not happy by day two of your holiday, we’ll bring you home with a full refund.

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Quality promise

You cannot find the same quality experience for less with a competitor – and if you do, we’ll match the price.

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Your money is safe and secure

No matter what, your money is safe and secure and fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.

More about our solo cruises to France

On one of our solo river cruises in France, you could choose to glide through the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, taking in the sights along the beautiful Saône and Rhône rivers. See the iconic sights of Paris - the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro, the Musee D'Orsay and much more - and Normandy, stopping in Rouen (one of Europe's finest medieval cities, in our opinion) and visit the delights of Monet's Garden – the Japanese-inspired water garden. Perhaps you'll call in at the eclectic city of Strasbourg on a voyage from Germany along the Rhine. Whatever itinerary you choose, you'll enjoy a relaxing and stylish way to travel. From the ease of stepping off the ship and into the heart of a new destination to the convenience of only unpacking once (in your own private cabin), there's a lot to love about a solo cruise.

Our solo cruises are perfect for someone who likes a bit of “me time” mixed with the company of like-minded people. You'll travel with a group of fellow solo travellers, with the chance to mix and socialise on excursions during welcome drinks, or not - it's completely up to you.

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